2000
#129,619
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 121
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Olbrantz
A habitational surname likely originating from a place name in Eastern Europe.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 127 Americans carry the last name Olbrantz. That puts it at #148,665 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,698,853 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Olbrantz surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
127
1 in 2,698,853
Census rank
#148,665
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
111
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 111 bearers of the surname Olbrantz in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 148665th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Olbrantz, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.4%) and Black (3.6%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Olbrantz
The surname Olbrantz is believed to have originated in Germany during the late Middle Ages. It is thought to be derived from the Old Germanic words "ald" meaning "old" and "brant" meaning "steep hill" or "promontory." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived on or near an old, prominent hill or ridge.
The earliest known record of the name Olbrantz dates back to the 14th century, appearing in a historic manuscript from the region of Bavaria. Variations of the spelling at that time included Olbrandtz and Oldebrantz. These early forms further reinforce the connection to the Old Germanic root words.
In the 16th century, the Olbrantz name can be found documented in the town records of Augsburg, a prominent city in southern Germany. This may indicate that the family had established itself in that area by that time period.
One notable bearer of the Olbrantz name was Hans Olbrantz, a German merchant and trader who lived from 1520 to 1588. Records show that he frequently traveled throughout Central Europe, conducting business ventures in cities such as Vienna and Prague.
Another historically significant individual with this surname was Katharina Olbrantz, born in 1612 in the town of Nuremberg. She is mentioned in local church archives as having been a skilled weaver and textile artisan, respected for her intricate tapestry work.
In the 18th century, the Olbrantz surname appears in military records from the Prussian region, suggesting that members of the family may have served in the armed forces during that era of conflict and expansion.
One such figure was Johann Friedrich Olbrantz, born in 1735, who achieved the rank of Major in the Prussian Army and was noted for his service in the Seven Years' War against Austria and its allies.
As the centuries progressed, the Olbrantz name continued to be documented across various parts of Germany, with some bearers also migrating to neighboring countries like Austria, Switzerland, and the Netherlands, carrying the surname with them.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Olbrantz
Among Census respondents with the surname Olbrantz, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.4%) and Black (3.6%).
The bar chart below shows how Olbrantz bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Olbrantz surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White88.3% · 98
- Hispanic or Latino5.4% · 6
- Black or African American3.6% · 4
- Two or more races1.8% · 2
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Olbrantz
Olbrantz appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#143,149
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 116
-5 bearers (-4.1%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 13,530 places
2020
#148,665
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 111
-5 bearers (-4.3%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 5,516 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #129,619 | 121 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #143,149 | 116 | 0.04 | -5 bearers (-4.1%) | Down 13,530 places |
| 2020 | #148,665 | 111 | 0.04 | -5 bearers (-4.3%) | Down 5,516 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Olbrantz surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #143,149 | #148,665 | -3.9% |
| Count | 116 | 111 | -4.3% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -7.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Olbrantz bearers went from 116 to 111 (-4.3% change). The surname moved down 5,516 positions in the national ranking, going from #143,149 to #148,665.
FAQ
Olbrantz surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Olbrantz?
Name Census estimates that about 127 living Americans carry the surname Olbrantz. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,698,853 residents.
How common is Olbrantz?
Olbrantz ranks #148,665 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 111 people with the surname Olbrantz. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (127), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Olbrantz.
Has Olbrantz become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Olbrantz went from 116 recorded bearers to 111. That is a decrease of 5 (-4.3%). In the national ranking it fell from #143,149 to #148,665.
What does the Census say about the background of Olbrantz?
Among Census respondents with the surname Olbrantz, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.4%) and Black (3.6%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Olbrantz in the 2020 Census, accounting for 88.3% (98 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Olbrantz appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (88.3%), Hispanic (5.4%), Black (3.6%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Olbrantz (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Olbrantz mean?
A habitational surname likely originating from a place name in Eastern Europe. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Olbrantz (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the surname Olbrantz?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.